GSO ASTM E1368:2010
Gulf Standard
Current Edition
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Approved on
31 October 2010
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Standard Practice for Visual Inspection of Asbestos Abatement Projects
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GSO ASTM E1368:2010 Scope
1.1 This practice covers procedures for performing visual
inspections of asbestos response actions to:
1.1.1 Establish the extent of the required work before it
begins;
1.1.2 Determine the progress and quality of the work and
evaluate the completeness of the response action; and
1.1.3 Evaluate the cleanliness of the work area prior to final
air testing for clearance (if performed), and subsequent to
dismantling of critical barriers.
1.2 This practice can be used on an abatement project, or for
operations and maintenance (O&M) work, performed by the
building owner’s staff. It can also be used in conjunction with
contract documents between the building owner and other
parties involved in an abatement project.
NOTE 1—Standard contract documents (such as AIA and EJCDC
documents) define contractual relationships and responsibilities for
projects within the construction industry. Asbestos abatement projects
differ from traditional construction projects in the manner of their design
and execution, as well as in the type and level of oversight required to
substantiate their successful completion. Non-traditional responsibilities
are given to the building owner, project designer, and abatement contractor
by this practice. Furthermore, responsibilities related to project
oversight, inspections, and approvals are placed upon an additional
non-traditional representative of the building owner; the project monitor,
as defined by this practice. All parties are cautioned that the subject
authorities and corresponding responsibilities be understood, mutually
agreed upon, and correspondingly addressed with appropriate modifications,
if necessary, to the contract documents for a specific project.
1.3 This practice provides the following information:
1.3.1 The objectives of the visual inspection process;
1.3.2 The responsibilities and qualifications of the individuals
involved in the visual inspections;
1.3.3 The schedule of visual inspection activities during an
abatement project and O&M work;
1.3.4 The inspection procedures for the various types of
abatement work and O&M tasks; and
1.3.5 The criteria for certifying work as complete on the
basis of the visual inspections.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
1.5 Warning—Asbestos fibers are acknowledged carcinogens.
Breathing asbestos fibers can result in disease of the
lungs including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Precautions in this standard practice should be taken to avoid
creating and breathing airborne asbestos particles from materials
known or suspected to contain asbestos. See 2.2 for
regulatory requirements addressing asbestos.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate
safety and health practices and determine the applicability
of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific safety
statements, see 12.2.
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